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INTRODUCTIONOur congratulations and deepest thanks on making Ibanez your choice of in-

strument. Ibanez standards are second to none. All Ibanez instruments are set

up to our strict quality control standards before shipping. This manual explains

how to maintain your instrument's finish and how to keep your bass at the same

great level of playability and performance it had when it left our facilities.

INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1) After each playing session, wipe the entire bass down, including strings, with a

good polishing cloth. This will remove corrosive skin oils and acids, and protect

the plating, finish, and strings. Gloss finish basses should be polished with pol-

ish formulated specifically for musical instruments. Do not wipe the instrument

with volatile substances, such as benzene or thinner. Please ventilate the room

fully when using an aerosol (spray) cleaner.

2) Keep your bass in an area that is not excessively dry or wet and, since tempera-

ture affects relative humidity, an area which is not excessively hot or cold. This

will prevent damage and possible electric shock.

3) Unless you are trained in musical instrument repair, it is advisable not to at-

tempt to dismantle or repair your instruments. Please seek professional advice

through your authorized Ibanez bass dealer.

4) Because strings can break or snap and cause possible injury to your face (and

especially eyes), it is recommended to keep a reasonable distance between the

strings and your face when playing or when changing and adjusting the strings.

5) Because of atmospheric changes in humidity and temperature, it is normal for

the fingerboard to shrink, which may leave the fret ends exposed. Please be

aware that these fret ends can be sharp enough to cause injury.

6) It is advisable to change strings regularly. Old and tarnished strings will sound

dull and lifeless and are more subject to breakage. Tuning strings too high will

also break them. If you are not sure of a tuning note, it is better to start over and

loosen the string and then tune up to the correct pitch rather than risk over-

tuning.

7) Do not play a bass with rusty strings; this can cause injury to your fingers.

8) The cut or clipped end of a guitar or bass string is very sharp; please do not

touch the end of a cut string directly with your fingers.

9) If you use a strap, make sure it is completely and securely attached to the strap

buttons before playing your bass.

10)“Don’t Try This At Home.” Doing tricks and gymnastics with your bass such as

throwing or twirling it (in imitation of stage tricks of some pro-bassists), can be

dangerous to you and others as well as cause irreparable damage to your in-

strument, which is not covered under warranty.

11)To avoid injury, please be aware that some pickguards have sharp edges.

12)Always store your bass in a case or gig bag and avoid leaning it against chairs

or tables as there is possibility of the bass tipping over which can result in se-

vere damage to your instrument. On stage, always use a secure and stable

instrument stand.

13)Before lifting your bass case or gig bag, make sure that the catches or zippers

are secure-a bass can easily fall from an open case, causing damage.

14)The + (positive) and - (negative) contacts on the battery and contacts on the

compartment or snap must match. If the battery is installed "backwards" (i.e.

with reversed polarity), the electronics will not work and the battery will eventu-

ally overheat with the possibility of damage to the bass and even fire.

15)Always dispose of batteries properly. Never put batteries into a fire as they can

explode and cause serious injury.

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NECKIbanez basses are equipped

with adjustable truss rods.

The purpose of a truss rod

is to adjust the neck to coun-

teract string tension. There

are many reasons for truss

rod adjustments. One of the

most frequent reasons is

changing string gauges or

tuning pitch, which can affect

string tension. String tension

changes may affect the string height and cause fret buzz or incorrect notes. To

adjust the truss rod, locate the truss rod nut and adjust it by inserting the correct

wrench into the nut and tightening (clockwise) or loosening (counter clockwise) the

rod. Truss rod tension can be measured by installing a capo at the first fret, holding

the string down at the fret position where the neck joins the body. Insert a thickness

gauge between the string and the fret at the 8th fret. There should be between 0.3

mm to 0.5 mm clearance. That clearance is referred to as "neck relief." Too much

neck relief can cause the neck to have higher action in the middle of the neck

causing poor intonation and uncomfortable playability. No neck relief can cause fret

buzz.*Appropriate care must be taken when adjusting the neck and we recommend only qualified technicians per-

form this procedure.

STRINGSIf strings become dirty, discolored, or produce a dull

sound or buzz, replace the strings with new ones. For

best results we recommend replacing one string at a

time, this will help to avoid removing all the string ten-

sion from the neck. When replacing strings with differ-

ent gauge strings, it may be necessary to adjust the

truss rod tension. (We recommend only qualified tech-

nicians perform truss rod adjustments.) Ibanez basses

are factory equipped with the following string gauges.

Please follow the instructions below for your particular

model.

The strings should be tightly wound on to the tuning

machines from top to bottom with 2 to 3 string wraps

around the post. On tuning machines where the string

ends are inserted into the posts, the string can be cut to

length in advance using a pair of string cutters.

If the tuning machines are sealed gear units, they are self-lubricating types. The

set screws for the tuning knob are adjustment screws that can be tightened with

a small Phillips (+) head screwdriver to increase the tension.*The use of coarse strings may lead to buzzing and sound distortion. Using strings that have twists or kinks may

cause buzzing or decreased sustain. Make sure that the strings are smooth and free from any defects before

installing.

To install the string on to the bridge,

thread the new string through the

string holes located on the back of

the tailpiece and bring them up and

over the saddle. For bridges that re-

quire special installation instruc-

tions, please see the appendix at

the end of this manual.

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

TIGHTENLOOSEN

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

0,3 ~ 0,5 mm

8th FRET

MODEL

4 String Basses

5 String Basses6 String Basses

STRING GAUGE

.045, .065, .085, .105"

.045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

.032, .045, .065, .085, .105, .130"

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INTONATIONIntonation adjustment is the operation

of adjusting the location of the string at

the saddle to compensate for different

tuning. Follow the instructions of the par-

ticular bridge intonation below. Intona-

tion is properly set when the 12th fret

note and the 12th fret harmonic are exactly the same note. This is the center

point of the scale and the most accurate way of setting a standard scale length.

With the harmonic note as the standard, if the fretted note is flat, move the

bridge saddle forward toward the headstock (a) to decrease the string length. If

the fretted note is sharp, move it back away from the headstock (b) to increase

the string length intonation adjustments.*Please note that strings can be broken when the saddle is moved, so always loosen the strings before making

any adjustments.

Intonation adjustment can be made by

adjusting the intonation screws at the

rear of the bridge clockwise to move the

saddle back and counter clockwise to

move the saddle forward.

ACTIONIbanez bass string action is set at the factory. However,

there are many reasons that an instrument's string height

can change. Instruments can be affected by changes in

temperature and moisture. High string action can make

basses difficult to play. If the string action is too low, fret

buzz or unclear notes can occur. To remedy this, follow

the instructions for the particular type of bridge installed.

In the case of string action, make sure the bass is in tune

and the truss rod is adjusted properly. Ibanez action is set to 2.0mm for the

treble side and 2.5mm for the bass side at the 12th fret. The action may also

need to be readjusted after the neck is adjusted or strings are changed to a

different gauge. Follow the instructions in the relevant bridge manual to make

adjustments.

To raise or lower the string action, insert the correct Allen

wrench into the screw at the saddle. To raise the saddle,

turn the wrench clockwise and to lower the saddle, turn

the wrench counter clockwise.

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BATTERIESOn basses with active electronics (some

basses do not require batteries) the battery is

stored inside of a battery box or a control cav-

ity. To avoid damage caused by leaking batter-

ies, remove old batteries as soon as possible

and do not store your bass for long periods of

time with the batteries installed. Do not mix

batteries - either older with new, or alkaline

with non-alkaline, etc. - in basses that require

two batteries.

Inserting a plug into the output jack activates the power supply. Unplug the

instrument cable when bass is not in use in order to reduce drain on the battery.

PICKUPThe output level of the instrument as well

as the quality of the signal can be af-

fected by the pickup height. Pickup

height should be adjusted until the vol-

ume of neck and bridge pickups are al-

most equal with both volumes wide

open. The volume may drop drastically if the pickup height is too low. As the

pickups are magnetic, fret buzzing and distortion may occur if the pickup is too

close to the strings. Use a small screwdriver to make adjustments to raise or

lower the pickup.*Instruments that have adjustable pole pieces can be adjusted to balance the output of each string.

BASS CONTROLSPickup Balancer (on all two-pickup models.) The

pickup balance control pot allows the user to blend

between the front and rear pickups using a single

pot. The center position of the pot has a de-tent which

will set both pickups to equal output. Turning the knob

clockwise increases the neck pickup while decreas-

ing the output of the bridge pickup. Turning the knob counter clockwise decreases

the neck pickup and increases the output of the bridge pickup.*For the specific controls on your bass, please see the appendix at the end of this manual.

BRIDGEPICKUP

NECKPICKUP

ACOUSTIC BRIDGE POSITIONOn a full hollow bass, the entire bridge

is moved forward or back to adjust

intonation. Based on the 12th fret

harmonic, if the 12th fretted note is flat,

move the bridge toward the headstock.

If the note is sharp, move the bridge

toward the tail piece (away from the

headstock).

You need to loosen the strings to make adjustments, but this may cause the

bridge to move too much. If this occurs, adjustment will be easier if you aim for

a scale length of 770mm/30.3" between the nut (0 fret) and saddle of the first

string. Once the adjustment is made, change strings one at a time to minimize

saddle movement.

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ZUBEHÖRACCESORIOSACCESSOIRES

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• En primer lugar, compruebe los contenidos del envío. El envío incluye la guitarra,la funda, el manual de instrucciones (este documento) y los siguientesaccesorios.

• Avant toute chose, veuillez vérifi er le contenu de la livraison. La livraison inclutla guitare, un étui, un guide d'utilisation (le présent document) et les accessoiressuivants.

• Innanzitutto, controllare il contenuto della confezione. La confezione includechitarra, custodia, manuale di istruzioni (il presente documento) e gli accessoridi seguito descritti.

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MR-2 (BTB)• Hook the ball end below the string catch at the rear of the bridge.

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• Enganche la bola del extremo debajo de la retenida de la cuerda en la parteposterior del puente.

• Ancorare l'estremità a sfera sotto il fermo-corda sulla parte posteriore del ponte.

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Instale la cuerda desde la parte posterior del instrumento pasándola por los ojaleso enhébrela por los orificios del puente.*Remarque :lorsque vous remplacez les cordes, consultez votre revendeur pour savoir si les nouvelles cordessont assez longues pour votre modèle de guitare basse.

Installez la corde par l'arrière de l'instrument en passant la corde à travers lesœillets, ou faites-la passer par les trous du chevalet.*Nota: cuando vaya a cambiar las cuerdas, consulte con el vendedor para verificar que las cuerdas nuevas seansuficientemente largas para el bajo.

Montare la corda dalla parte posteriore dello strumento attraverso le asole per lecorde o far passare attraverso i fori nel ponte.*Nota: quando si sostituiscono le corde, verificare con il rivenditoreche la nuova corda sia lunga abbastanza per la lunghezzacompleta della scala del basso.

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B200, B205 (SRX)The B200/B205 bridges allow two styles of string installation.

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Los puentes B200/B205 permiten utilizar dos métodos para instalar cuerdas.

I ponti B200/B205 permettono due tipi di installazione delle corde.

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• Fare scivolare l'estremità a sfera nell'apposita cavità.

•将琴弦带球的一端滑到球端口袋。

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• Enganche la bola del extremo debajo de laretenida de la cuerda en la parte posterior del puente.

• Ancorare l'estremità a sfera sotto il fermo-corda sulla parte posteriore del ponte.

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B200 / B205 (MDB, SRX)

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KLANGREGLER AM BASSRÉGLAGES DE LA GUITARE BASSE

CONTROLES DEL BAJOCOMANDI DEL BASSO

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Passive

2BAND EQ

BARTOLINI EQ aguilar EQ

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SR/BTBE4/E5/E6

3BAND EQ "VARI-MID"3BAND EQ

OTHERS

PWC III EQ PHAT EQ

The followings complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive

2004/108/EC of the European Union.

No.22, 3-CHOME, SHUMOKU-CHO, HIGASHI-KU,

NAGOYA, 461-8717, JAPAN

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE :

J.N.WAGENAARWEG 9, 1422 AK UITHOORN, NETHERLANDS

2012 SEP12918Japan